Investment Year:
2026
Why we invested:
OpenCouncil is transforming how citizens engage with local government by turning complex, multi-hour municipal council meetings into clear, accessible and actionable information.
Operating across a diverse range of municipalities, from major urban centres to remote communities, OpenCouncil provides an open-source, AI-powered platform that transcribes, structures and summarises public decision-making. By delivering personalised updates through SMS, WhatsApp and email, the platform empowers citizens to stay informed about issues that directly affect their daily lives. Built on principles of transparency, accessibility and open data, OpenCouncil is redefining how civic information is shared and consumed. With a scalable technology stack and strong early adoption across Greece, the company is well positioned to expand its impact across new regions and strengthen democratic participation at scale.
Investing For Purpose backed OpenCouncil to accelerate its mission of making local government more transparent, accessible and accountable without compromising its steward ownership structure or long-term vision.
“OpenCouncil is exactly the kind of organisation revenue-based financing was designed to support. By aligning repayment with performance, this model allows them to grow without sacrificing ownership or their mission, proving that impact, not exits, can be the primary driver of success.”
— Markos Komondouros